78557 Zip Code Profile

78557 is a suburban zip code in Hidalgo, Texas. Median household income here ($19,397) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly married couples. At $84,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $24,882/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78557 is $20,276.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78557 earn an average of $15,948/year. Women earn only $10,993/year.

2,169 people in 78557 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78557? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.0 minutes.

The median age here is 27 . There are 5,919 men and 6,628 women. The median age for men is 24 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,697 people (out of the 12,547 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,011 homes, and 383 businesses every day. 65 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78557 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 26 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Cape Bojador, Western Sahara!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 101 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:12,547
• White Population:11,940
• Black Population:37
• Hispanic Population:12,351
• Asian Population:12
• Hawaiian Population:6
• Indian Population:15
• Male Population:5,919
• Female Population:6,628
• Median Age:27
• Median Age of Males:24
• Median Age of Females:29

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:West South Central
• State:Texas
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:McAllen-Edinburg-Mission TX
• County:Hidalgo
• City: Hidalgo
• Longitude:-98.2
• Latitude:26.1
• Elevation:101 feet above sea levele
• Area code:956

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:2,116
• Drive alone:1,655
• Carpool:359
• Public transit:14
• Ride bikes or walk:65


• Average commute time:20.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5:87
•    5 - 9:259
•    10 - 14:342
•    15 - 19:440
•    20 - 24:391
•    25 - 29:108
•    30 - 34:300
•    35 - 39:19
•    40 - 44:56
•    45 - 59:58
•    60 - 89:30
•    90 plus:26

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$84,800
• Average Annual Household Income:$32,780
• Businesses:322
• Employees:2,789
• Annual Payroll:$66,356,000
• Average Family Income:$24,882
• Median Family Income:$19,397
• Average Income for Men:$15,948
• Average Income for Women:$10,993

• The Politics

• Congressional District:28
• Congressional District Land Area:13599.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Henry Cuellar (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:215
• State FIPS Code:48

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View all schools in Hidalgo

Primary Schools

Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary

411 Ebano

Hidalgo, TX 78557

(956) 843-3351

Hidalgo El

311 E Flora

Hidalgo, TX 78557

(956) 843-3150

Hidalgo Park Elementary

6700 S 'I' Rd

Pharr, TX 78557

(956) 781-4074

Kelly El

201 E Las Milpas Rd

Pharr, TX 78557

(956) 781-6525

Middle Schools

Diaz J H

1312 E Pirate Dr

Hidalgo, TX 78557

(956) 843-3140

High Schools

Hidalgo Academy

1400 E Pirate Dr

Hidalgo, TX 78557

(956) 843-3340

Hidalgo H S

910 E Pirate Dr

Hidalgo, TX 78557

(956) 843-3160

Other Schools

Hidalgo J J A E P

1400 E Pirate Dr

Hidalgo, TX 78557

Other Schools

El 105

900 S Mccoll

Hidalgo, TX 78557